Beeswax finish - tinting options - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T06:49:24Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/beeswax-finish-tinting-options?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A102007&feed=yes&xn_auth=noword. makes sense.tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-05:2177249:Comment:1019152013-02-05T03:56:25.266ZDavid Edward Helmerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DavidEdwardHelmer
<p>word. makes sense.</p>
<p>word. makes sense.</p> Hey David, you should probabl…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-05:2177249:Comment:1018242013-02-05T02:46:36.122ZNed Knepphttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>Hey David, you should probably move this to another thread since this one is about Mac's beeswax experiments. If you do then that thread will be available for any other questions you may have on the topic of refinishing your archtop.</p>
<p>Hey David, you should probably move this to another thread since this one is about Mac's beeswax experiments. If you do then that thread will be available for any other questions you may have on the topic of refinishing your archtop.</p> David, Lacquer for speed, Fre…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-05:2177249:Comment:1020072013-02-05T01:56:36.458ZEric Steven Johansenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EricStevenJohansen
<p>David, Lacquer for speed, French Polish for quality, and patience no matter which way you choose. Love the round sound hole by the way.</p>
<p>David, Lacquer for speed, French Polish for quality, and patience no matter which way you choose. Love the round sound hole by the way.</p> I have Jumbo Archtop that I n…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-05:2177249:Comment:1020022013-02-05T01:41:43.899ZDavid Edward Helmerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DavidEdwardHelmer
<p>I have Jumbo Archtop that I need to finish. I am at the final sand stage. Pic of body below neck is on it now. European Maple back and sides, European Spruce top, 3 Pc neck(Mohagany and a strip of walnut). Is this finish more durable than shellac? I am still trying to find a finish to apply on this beast! Let me know your thoughts.</p>
<p>I have Jumbo Archtop that I need to finish. I am at the final sand stage. Pic of body below neck is on it now. European Maple back and sides, European Spruce top, 3 Pc neck(Mohagany and a strip of walnut). Is this finish more durable than shellac? I am still trying to find a finish to apply on this beast! Let me know your thoughts.</p> Heat resistance is my primary…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-05:2177249:Comment:1019112013-02-05T01:18:26.469ZMac Walkerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MacWalker
<p>Heat resistance is my primary concern as well. I've done a half dozen Danish oil/tung oil, hand rubbed finishes before, they are way too time consuming for my tastes (or maybe I'm doing it wrong, lol), at least 4~5 applications to get a decent build, then "wet sanding/pore filling" at the end, then at least another week to fully cure....</p>
<p>With the assistance of a small automotive buffer, I can now finish a neck in less than twenty minutes, which beats the pants off of the other "hand"…</p>
<p>Heat resistance is my primary concern as well. I've done a half dozen Danish oil/tung oil, hand rubbed finishes before, they are way too time consuming for my tastes (or maybe I'm doing it wrong, lol), at least 4~5 applications to get a decent build, then "wet sanding/pore filling" at the end, then at least another week to fully cure....</p>
<p>With the assistance of a small automotive buffer, I can now finish a neck in less than twenty minutes, which beats the pants off of the other "hand" finishes (in terms of time input, anyway).</p>
<p>I believe I would not try this on mahogany or any other softer woods, maple seems to do fairly well though....</p>
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<p></p> I'm starting from raw wood he…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-05:2177249:Comment:1019092013-02-05T01:07:50.930ZMac Walkerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MacWalker
<p>I'm starting from raw wood here, so I guess I have that advantage! Do you recall what grit you sanded to? I've been stopping at 220 grit, I am thinking a slightly rougher finish might "hold" the wax better, any thoughts?</p>
<p>I'm starting from raw wood here, so I guess I have that advantage! Do you recall what grit you sanded to? I've been stopping at 220 grit, I am thinking a slightly rougher finish might "hold" the wax better, any thoughts?</p> I'd be worried about the soft…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-04:2177249:Comment:1019902013-02-04T17:39:36.209ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>I'd be worried about the softness of this finish and its lack of heat resistance. Tru-oil might be of interest.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/TruOil.htm" target="_blank">http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/TruOil.htm</a></p>
<p>I'd be worried about the softness of this finish and its lack of heat resistance. Tru-oil might be of interest.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/TruOil.htm" target="_blank">http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/TruOil.htm</a></p> Sorry the stuff I was thinkin…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-03:2177249:Comment:1013742013-02-03T15:05:47.964ZWilliam F.Edenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WilliamFEden
<p>Sorry the stuff I was thinking of came out of a bottle in lic. form.Bill............</p>
<p>Sorry the stuff I was thinking of came out of a bottle in lic. form.Bill............</p> I've used shoe polish when I…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-03:2177249:Comment:1017322013-02-03T05:53:38.774ZDoug Berchhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DougBerch
<p>I've used shoe polish when I needed colored wax and it works well. Some cans have even mentioned it could be used on wood! I once came across a can that contained silicone so I'd recommend checking the label first!</p>
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<p>I've used shoe polish when I needed colored wax and it works well. Some cans have even mentioned it could be used on wood! I once came across a can that contained silicone so I'd recommend checking the label first!</p>
<p></p> OK, shoe polish it is!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-02-03:2177249:Comment:1017292013-02-03T02:19:22.634ZMac Walkerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MacWalker
<p>OK, shoe polish it is!</p>
<p>OK, shoe polish it is!</p>